"Hamish is easy going, laid back and usually very calm and collected. He's happy standing in the pond or laying in the shade under an old oak.

"Kyloe, is the consummate "little brother". Always getting into things he shouldn't, testing fences, beating up gate panels or loose buckets and his favourite, trying to get Hamish stirred up enough to push back."

Coo do you think you are?

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Hamish and Kyloe are members of one of Britain's oldest and hardiest breeds of cattle.

The Highland Cattle Herd Book, which lists pedigrees, was first published in 1885.

Herds of Highlanders, also affectionately known as Heilan Coos, are known as folds and these have been founded across the world.

Kyloe is another name for black haired West Highland Cattle.

Hundreds of thousands of these cattle used to be raised in the Highlands and Islands.

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Hamish at ease in his barn

Mr Stewart believes the pair, along with a pig called Siggy, have become popular online because of their appearance.

He says: "People see this massive horned animal being loving and gentle and they're used to seeing that behaviour from a dog or something.

"But having a 2,000lb animal act that way is something entirely different.

"The size is a bit intimidating for most. They see a puny human controlling this great shaggy beast and are amazed at his obvious raw power and strength.

"I would also like to add that they are very intelligent.

"Hamish goes to great lengths to avoid hitting me with his horns, unless he's bumping my arm in an effort to get me to brush him more."

Mr Stewart adds: "I am in the process of publishing my first book ever, not bad for a guy who dropped out of high school because of dyslexia which was not understood as it is now, on my adventures in Scotland.

"My first trip 15 years ago, is what led me to decide to get Highlands."